Acer Aspire 5737z Service Guide

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3.Replace the two securing screws. 

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Replacing the TouchPad Bracket
1.Replace the TouchPad bracket bottom edge first to 
engage the securing clips.2.Rotate the bracket down on to the upper case.
3.Replace the two securing screws.4.Insert the TouchPad FFC into the connector.
5.Close the locking latch on the connector and press down as indicated (red callout) to engage the adhesive 
on the FFC. 

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Replacing the Upper Case
1. Place the upper case on the lower case front edge first.
2.Lower the case into position, as shown, and press down around the edges to secure it in place. 

104Chapter 3
3.Replace the twelve screws in the Upper Cover as shown.
NOTE: The red callouts are M2.5*6 screws and green callouts are M2.5*3 screws.
4.Connect the following three cables to the Mainboard.
AB
C 

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5.Connect A as shown.6.Connect B as shown.
7.Insert the FFC cable and close the locking latch.
8.Turn the computer over and replace the nine screws as shown. 

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Replacing the LCD Module
1.Align the LCD hinges with the lower case and replace the LCD module.
2.Replace the four securing screws (two each side), starting with the left side hinge.
NOTE: Two different screw sizes are used to secure the LCD module in place. The red callouts require 
M2.5*8 screws and the green callouts require M2.5*6 screws.
3.Run the microphone cable along the cable channel 
using all the available cable clips.4.Connect the microphone cable to the Mainboard as 
shown. 

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5.Run the LCD power cable along the cable channel 
as shown using all available cable clips.6.Connect the power cable to the Mainboard as 
shown.
7.Push the antenna cables through the chassis and pull them all the way through from the underside.
8.Run the right side cables along the cable channel 
as shown, using all available cable clips.9.Run the left side cables along the cable channel as 
shown, using all available cable clips. 

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10.Ensure that the cables are securely clipped and are not trapped in the hinge wells.
11 .Place the antenna cables in the cable channel as 
shown using all available cable clips.12.Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cables in 
place.
13.Turn the computer over and Run the antenna cable along the cable channel using all the available clips as 
shown. 

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14.Ensure that the cables run along the channel and are easily accessible from the WLAN bay.
15.Replace the two securing screws as shown. 

11 0Chapter 3
Replacing the Function Board
IMPORTANT:The Function Board must be inserted right 
side first, paying particular attention to the locating pin 
shown.1.Insert the Function Board right side first as shown.
2.Lower the board in to the chassis as shown. Ensure 
that the locating pin is correctly inserted.3.Press down on the FFC as indicated to secure the 
cable to the chassis.
4.Connect the FFC to the Mainboard and close the 
locking latch.5.Replace the single securing screw.